Arlington National Cemetery is honored to announce the fourth Flowers of Remembrance Day, to be held at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

Flowers of Remembrance Day pays homage to the first official, national, annual Decoration Day, now known as Memorial Day. This ceremony first occurred at Arlington National Cemetery on May 30, 1868, to honor U.S. service members who died in the Civil War.

At 10 a.m. in the outdoor bowl of Memorial Amphitheater, ANC historians will offer a public program on the history of Decoration Day/Memorial Day, this holiday’s importance to ANC and its connections to Flowers of Remembrance Day. At 10:30 a.m., after the talk, the historians will lead a walking tour to the Arlington House with stops at various locations related to the Army's 250th birthday. Registration is not required.

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Foundation will provide flowers; therefore, visitors do not need to bring their own flowers.